Health & Nutrition


Achy All Over? Stress May Be To Blame

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 17 Jun 2013   Posted by Leah Jennings

Do you find yourself in chronic pain and in need of muscle relaxers? Stress may be to blame. Stress hormone cortisol may be the culprit of your aches and pains Five years ago, I could never seem to get into a rhythm at my high-pressure job. Working as a newspaper reporter fresh out of college, I had demanding deadlines, angry phone calls from readers, two cell phones and long hours. I spent...

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Let’s Talk Sugar…And, How It’s Making You FAT

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 05 Jun 2013   Posted by Jay Ell Vaughn

Picture 1 By: Dr. Phoenyx Austin Today I wanted to chat a lil’ bit about sugar and how it’s making you fat. But first, check out the image above of the nutrition label of a very popular and “healthy” breakfast cereal, as well as a snapshot of sugar cane plants. I recently posted this on Instagram after...

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The Skinny on Flaxseed

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 03 Jun 2013   Posted by Jay Ell Vaughn

Photo Credit: evewaspartiallyright.blogspotcom By: Trevina Nicholson We have all heard that if you want to lose weight you must exercise and eat right. Well there is a lot of truth in that, but eating right is the biggest truth of them all. I have been a victim to trying out all of the latest craze in health food. I’ve tried the liquid...

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What African Americans Need To Know

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 30 May 2013   Posted by Jay Ell Vaughn

Picture 1 UnitedHealthcare's Generations of Wellness(r) initiative kicked off its first series of webinars pertaining to African American health. This informative webinar is called "What African Americans Need to Know About Breast, Colon and Prostate Cancer." It features two experts: Durado Brooks, M.D., M.P.H.,...

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My Experience With Juice Fasting

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 27 May 2013   Posted by Leah Jennings

Juicing gives you more energy, mental clarity and a fresh start It’s true: Juicing gives you more energy, mental clarity and a fresh start I didn’t eat for seven days and I’ve never felt better. I’m on the other side of a seven-day juice fast and I’m alive. Better than alive. Inspired to make a permanent lifestyle change by eating healthier and in awe of my capacity...

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The Runner’s Guide to Traveling

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 21 May 2013   Posted by Toni Carey

iStock_000022931315Small Since the end of last year, Ashley and I have literally been on the road almost every weekend. With that much time in and out of airports, we've learned a thing or two about traveling. The do's, don'ts and what to expects. If you're a runner traveling for business and pleasure, we're pretty sure you can share...

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The Benefits Of Eating A Plant-Based Diet

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 21 May 2013   Posted by Leah Jennings

Eat food that gives you life. Eat food that gives you life — literally There’s a science project that continues to blow my mind:  It’s the fruit-powered clock. In the experiment, you insert two zinc nails and copper nodes into an apple or lemon (a potato works, too). Next, you attach cables to said nails and nodes...

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Sponsored Post: Fuel Your Body Right

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 20 May 2013   Posted by Toni Carey

Screen Shot 2013-04-10 at 9.50.50 AM Publix is a local sponsor of the 2013 Black Girls RUN! Preserve the Sexy Tour. Visit Publix online at www.Publix.com.

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BGR! Eats: Yellow Cake Protein Smoothie

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 15 May 2013   Posted by Toni Carey

image After a late  workout last night, I decided to quickly throw together a post-workout protein smoothie. I simply couldn't bring myself to try to cook a meal. Apparently, I should just throw together more smoothies, because my impromptu smoothie experiment, turned into amazing, delicious awesomeness that...

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Four Appliances You Need In Your Kitchen To Aid In Your Healthy Eating Journey

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 13 May 2013   Posted by Leah Jennings

Eating healthier shouldn’t be harder than it already is. Make life easier with a juicer, crockpot and other helpful kitchen appliances Make healthy food prep easier — not harder — with a crockpot, personal blender, juicer and an indoor, electric grill So you’ve purged all of the unhealthy foods in your kitchen and you’re ready to start afresh. Now what? It’s time to go shopping! Beginning this new lifestyle will be difficult...

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